On This Day - July 15
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant moments in American history that happened on this day, starting with…
1806: Zebulon Pike Sets Off to Explore the Southwest
On this day, US Army officer Zebulon Pike began his expedition into the uncharted American Southwest—eventually giving his name to Colorado’s Pikes Peak.
1830: Major Land Cession from Native Tribes
The Sioux, Sauk, and Fox tribes signed the fourth Treaty of Prairie du Chien, handing over large swaths of land—now parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri—to the United States government.
1869: Margarine Patented for the French Navy
While not uniquely American in origin, margarine was patented by Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès and would soon become a major food staple in the US during wartime and beyond.
1870: Georgia Readmitted to the Union
The last of the former Confederate states, Georgia, officially rejoined the United States after the Civil War, marking the end of Reconstruction’s major reintegration efforts.
1876: Baseball’s First Official No-Hitter
George Bradley of the St. Louis Brown Stockings made sports history by pitching the first recognized no-hitter in professional baseball, shutting out the Hartford Dark Blues 2–0.
1904: First Buddhist Temple in the US Opens
Jōdo Shinshū Buddhists established the first official Buddhist temple in Los Angeles, reflecting the growing cultural and spiritual diversity of early 20th-century America.
1916: Boeing Is Founded
In Seattle, William Boeing officially launched what would become The Boeing Company—now a global aerospace powerhouse and one of the most iconic American manufacturers.
1980: Billy Carter Registers as Libyan Agent
President Jimmy Carter’s brother, Billy, formally registered as a foreign agent for the Libyan government, triggering controversy and Senate hearings on foreign influence.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
